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Q77253: Unable to Access Output Device in Lotus 1-2-3 for Windows

Article: Q77253
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a,3.1,3.11
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): 
Last Modified: 29-OCT-1999

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a, 3.1, 3.11 
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SUMMARY
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When you try to print from Lotus 1-2-3 for Windows, you may receive the
following error message:

  Unable to access output device

MORE INFORMATION
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The following conditions may cause this error:

- The printer you selected is not connected to a port. In the Windows Control
  Panel, choose the Printers icon to assign the printer to a valid output port,
  or make the printer active on an output port.

- There are not enough Windows system resources to print. Close one or more of
  your applications and try to print again. If you are using a high-end video
  drivers (1280 x 1024 resolution or 250,000 colors) try using the standard
  Windows VGA video driver.

The Lotus product included here is manufactured by vendors independent of
Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's
performance or reliability.

For more information, contac Lotus Technical Support.

REFERENCES
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Lotus 1-2-3 for Windows Help Index.

Additional query words: 3.00 3.00a 3.10 123W 3rdparty 3.11

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Keywords          :  
Technology        : kbWin3xSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin300 kbWin300a kbWin310 kbWin311
Version           : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a,3.1,3.11

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